China’s largest EV maker, BYD, simply hit a big milestone with its 500,000th Yuan Plus EV mannequin rolling off the meeting line Friday.

The achievement comes simply 19 months after hitting the market. Since its debut in China in February 2022, the Yuan Plus has develop into a world sensation.

Generally known as the Atto 3 in abroad markets, the all-electric mannequin is the primary A-Class SUV to make use of BYD’s e-platform 3.0, enabling improved effectivity and security.

The bottom model is powered by a 49.92 kWh BYD Blade Battery and entrance electrical motor with 201 hp and 310 Nm peak torque, offering 430 km (267 miles) of vary. It begins at 135,800 yuan (round $18,700).

With over 102,000 Atto 3 fashions exported as of August 2023, the electrical SUV helps develop the model into new markets. BYD shipped its first batch of Yuan Plus EVs to Mexico in June, increasing its North American presence.

The mannequin has been increasing globally after launching in Columbia final October, adopted by Brazil and Thailand in November 2022. It’s now in 55 international locations worldwide.

BYD’s Atto 3 was even the best-selling EV in Sweden in July, besting Volkswagen, Tesla, and Volvo.

BYD Yuan Plus hits main milestone after 19 months

With month-to-month gross sales quantity persistently surpassing 30,000 items, BYD hit a big milestone by assembling its 500,000th Yuan Plus Friday, solely 19 months after launching.

In the meantime, the auto big additionally launched the Yuan Plus Champion Version, giving strategy to a lineup of 5 trims with costs starting from 135,800 yuan ($18,700) to 163,800 yuan ($22,516).

The brand new trim provides two new exterior colours, Oxygen Blue and Dynamic Purple (a further 2,000 yuan payment), with an opulent beige inside.

A number of options have been upgraded, together with the 3D clear panoramic picture system, child-friendly mode, and entrance seat heating and air flow. With two BYD Blade battery choices, patrons can select between fashions with 430 km or 510 km of vary.